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Energy industry in transition
As a Senior Business Development Manager at Turner Industries , based in Pasadena , Texas , Doug Sinitiere is deeply rooted in the action of the oil and gas sector , offering vital support across a spectrum of services , including civil and mechanical construction , fabrication , and specialized maintenance .
By Heat Exchanger World
Heat Exchanger World had the pleasure of speaking with Doug Sinitiere , as he discussed his day-today operations but also extends his expertise on navigating the intricate web of projects shaping the industry ’ s future . With a wealth of experience spanning downstream operations , biofuels , and offshore wind ventures , Sinitiere embodies the multifaceted nature of modern energy endeavors . Doug Sinitiere is a Senior Business Development Manager at Turner Industries and is based out of Pasadena , Texas , providing support for Turner ’ s services , including civil and mechanical construction ; fabrication ; and scaffolding , insulation , painting , and abatement ( SIPA ). Sinitiere witnesses the energy industry in transition . “ It is a really interesting time because you have traditional energy as well as some of the nuances happening in the industry ,” he said .
Providing support Turner is an expert provider of nested services . “ My day to day is supporting our alliance clients , as well as new opportunities . I work hand in hand with our operations team ,” explained Sinitiere . His sales area extends to mechanical repair , welding , and cleaning heat exchangers . SIPA applies to this work as well . “ Inspection in some cases , and then when the equipment is brought out to site , either in a kit or standalone , we would set it on a foundation . We handle the equipment and various aspects of the turnaround .” Turner Industries ’ more than 60 years of expertise runs the full scope and includes heavy industrial construction ; maintenance ; turnarounds ; pipe and module fabrication ; equipment , rigging and specialized transportation ; and associated specialty services . As soft craft service providers , they embed themselves in companies as a sole-source contact , offering SIPA as a bundled service to clients . “ When we are nested on a site , we would typically have folks there who support the operations team . This varies in terms of the task at hand and the needs of the client .”
Projects on the go Currently , Sinitiere is involved in downstream operations where transitions in the industry are taking shape . “ Many of these projects are located in areas along the Gulf Coast . There is a lot of work happening within the modification of existing refining footprints to maintain the ones that are still around . Alternatively , some are taking part in the transition to utilize alternate fuels .” Sinitiere ’ s involvement
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